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By John Rink DDS on October 16, 2013 Gum recession is somewhat like an old piece of furniture with a wobbly leg. The danger might not be noticeable at first, but it slowly gets worse over time, until one day the support is completely gone and the structure collapses. That'...
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By John Rink DDS on August 07, 2013 If you've ever had that sticky feeling in your mouth from a lack of saliva, you’ve probably experienced dry mouth. Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth is a condition in which the mouth is overly dry. While this might seem lik...
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By John Rink DDS on June 11, 2013 One dental treatment that's gotten an unfair reputation is the root canal. It's nowhere near as painful as people make it out to be, and it's actually a very important treatment to consider for many patients. Our Charleston cosmetic dentis...
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If your child is prone to cavities, whether due to a natural proclivity or his or her tendency to refrain from practicing a strict oral hygiene routine, you are not alone. Many parents share in the frustration that every time they take their little one to the dentist, at least on...
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By John Rink DDS on January 11, 2013 A perfectly straight smile can be yours much quicker than you probably think! At the Charleston cosmetic dentistry practice of Dr. John Rink, we are using porcelain veneers as instant orthodontics to quickly and painlessly give our pati...
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Mouth guards are one of the best options available for protecting a person's teeth while they are playing sports. While this is a popular use for dental mouth guards, they actually have other uses as well. Mouth guards can be worn to prevent dental injuries that can result ...
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By John Rink DDS on August 01, 2012 We've all heard of cavities and most of us have even been given a dental filling to treat a cavity, but have you heard of inlays and onlays treatment? Sometimes tooth decay has gone too far to be repaired with a dental filling. Mos...
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By John Rink DDS on June 21, 2012 Daily wear and tear, including that caused by harsh food and drinks, can cause serious damage to our tooth enamel. Enamel erosion causes many changes to the appearance of our teeth, and makes them more prone to cavities and tooth sensitivi...
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By John Rink DDS on April 16, 2012 Many people who have metal fillings want to replace them with fillings made of composite materials that closely match the color of the teeth. Our experienced Charleston cosmetic dentist, John F. Rink, DDS, will carefully evaluate the conditi...
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Getting older can be quite wonderful, but that's not to say it’s without its challenges. Over time, you may notice changes to your general health. Well, the same holds true with your dental health as the years go by. Seniors have some unique dental issues that they ca...
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By John Rink DDS on February 21, 2011 It's pretty obvious, but let’s just restate it: if you have bad dental habits, it leads to relatively poor dental health. In order for you to have a winning smile and a healthy mouth, it’s important that you break you...
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By John Rink DDS on February 19, 2011 Do you have some problems with your smile that you'd like to fix up? Do you want to have the smile that you’ve always dreamed of? Neither of these issues is uncommon. In fact, many people wish they could enhance their smiles i...
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